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How Kickfurther Helped
Piccolina, a rapidly growing lifestyle brand, faced challenges common to CPG brands—balancing high demand with inventory availability and managing long lead times between manufacturing and revenue. To keep up with surging sales and product releases, Piccolina needed a funding solution that allowed them to scale without sacrificing cash flow, taking on debt, or giving up equity.
Kickfurther stepped in with a perfect solution, funding 100% of Piccolina’s inventory costs through 16 separate funding deals, amounting to over $1.5 million. With Kickfurther’s flexible payment terms, Piccolina was able to reinvest their capital into growth without the immediate pressure of repayments. The results were transformative:
- 10X growth in sales
- 12% increase in profit margins
- 3X rate of returning customers
Kickfurther’s non-dilutive, off-balance sheet funding empowered Piccolina to expand their product line, grow their distribution channels, and ultimately thrive in a competitive market.
Kickfurther was the perfect inventory financing solution to allow us to keep up with rapidly increasing demand for our products. The Kickfurther team has been wonderful to work with and has made the funding process seamless—it's been pivotal to our success.
Piccolina is a mission-driven lifestyle brand committed to empowering young children to become tomorrow’s leaders and problem solvers. Through educational, adventure-themed products, Piccolina inspires curiosity and encourages kids to dream big. Founded by Heide Iravini and Emily Clifford, the brand has experienced explosive growth by expanding their product lines and cultivating a loyal customer base.
